This book provides beginning collectors with friendly one-on-one advice on how to begin a collection and how to recognize good quality costume jewelry. Background information for almost 130 different manufacturers, including the author's recommendations on which pieces from each designer are the most collectible, are provided. Over 750 color photographs of costume jewelry that is within the means of most collectors are featured. There are also tips on how to upgrade a collection by selling to dealers, selling on eBay, and trading with friends; tips on how to catalog a collection using a spread sheet or a notebook; and tips on repairing, storing, and cleaning jewelry. A glossary of jewelry terms and an index of patent and design numbers round out the book. 2004 values. REVIEW: This book is a companion to the Standard Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass, 9th Edition, but can also stand alone as a handy reference guide to take along on your glass searches. Thousands of patterns, from Absentee Dragon to Zip Zip, are included, with all available colors and values listed.
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Fabulous book for a novice or seasoned jewelry collector,
This review is from: Collecting Costume Jewelry 101: The Basics of Starting, Building & Upgrading (Identification & Value Guide) (Paperback)
Love the book! I found it to be an excellent resource with over 750 colored crisp photographs and 130 manufacturers/designers featured. It is filled with detailed background information on the manufacturers and recommendations on pieces that are most collectible. It covers designers like Weiss, Trifari, Coro and Kramer but then goes into top designers like Schreiner, Schiaparelli, Hobe', Haskell and the list goes on! I carry the book with me everywhere! The information in this book has assisted me in picking up gorgeous pieces to add to my collection. It is a must have book! Deborah Reece
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FINALLY a good book!!!,
This review is from: Collecting Costume Jewelry 101: The Basics of Starting, Building & Upgrading (Identification & Value Guide) (Paperback)
I love this book! Finally a good jewelry book in FULL color. I have bought a lot of jewelry books and been disappointed by good information but black & white pictures. Finally a very informative book that is also filled with tons of beautiful color pictures. It is full of all the things that you need to be a knowledgeable collector or seller. Just great - I highly recommend it for everyone!
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IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN!!!!!,
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This review is from: Collecting Costume Jewelry 101: The Basics of Starting, Building & Upgrading (Identification & Value Guide) (Paperback)
The best book out there for novice and seasoned collectors alike. Completely packed with INFORMATION and PERFECT color pictures. EVERY maker is given a section with information on: Dates of operation, Brief history, Marks, Signature looks & styles and Recommendations for buying.
Chapters include: 1) When to Buy & When to Walk Away, 2) Four Recommended Designers for Beginners, 3) Designer-Signed Jewelry, 4) Marked by Style Jewelry, 5) Upgrading Your Colletions, 6) Repairing & Cleaning, Plus Glossary and Design Patent Numbers and U.S. Patent Numbers. All that and the most AMAZINGLY CLEAR & UP CLOSE photos, too! I still cannot get over what a wonderful book this is and I surely hope Julia C. Carrol is working on her second book.
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With the popularity of online auctions such as eBay, anyone with money can acquire a first-rate collection of costume jewelry. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
clip earrings measure, rhinestone flower pin, figural pins, navette rhinestones, unfoiled rhinestones, average size neck, clear rhinestone necklace, navette stones, pastel rhinestones, baguette rhinestones, blue aurora borealis rhinestones, clear rhinestones, rhodium finish, unmarked necklace, pendant measures, matching clip earrings, unmarked jewelry, colorful rhinestones, costume jewelry designs, starfish pin, aurora borealis stones, sterling jewelry, faceted rhinestones, brooch measures, clover pin Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Debi Reece, New York, Sarah Coventry, David Mayer, Hattie Carnegie, World War, Miriam Haskell, Rhode Island, Christian Dior, United States, Leo Glass, Western Germany, Buyers Guide, Coro Duette, Sadie Green, Alice Caviness, Les Bernard, Wendy Gell, Eisenberg Ice, Judy Lee, Kenneth Lane, Marcel Boucher, Weiss Christmas, Adele Simpson, Coro Pegasus New!
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With the popularity of online auctions such as eBay, anyone with money can acquire a first-rate collection of costume jewelry. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
clip earrings measure, rhinestone flower pin, figural pins, navette rhinestones, unfoiled rhinestones, average size neck, clear rhinestone necklace, navette stones, pastel rhinestones, baguette rhinestones, blue aurora borealis rhinestones, clear rhinestones, rhodium finish, unmarked necklace, pendant measures, matching clip earrings, unmarked jewelry, colorful rhinestones, costume jewelry designs, starfish pin, aurora borealis stones, sterling jewelry, faceted rhinestones, brooch measures, clover pin Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Debi Reece, New York, Sarah Coventry, David Mayer, Hattie Carnegie, World War, Miriam Haskell, Rhode Island, Christian Dior, United States, Leo Glass, Western Germany, Buyers Guide, Coro Duette, Sadie Green, Alice Caviness, Les Bernard, Wendy Gell, Eisenberg Ice, Judy Lee, Kenneth Lane, Marcel Boucher, Weiss Christmas, Adele Simpson, Coro Pegasus New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Christian Dior by Richard Martin on 5 pages
- Christmas Jewelry, Second Edition by Mary Morrison on page 236, page 237, and Back Matter
- Costume Jewelry: Identification and Price Guide (Confident Collector) by Harrice Simons Miller in Back Matter
- Christmas Tree by DK Publishing in Back Matter
- Thank You (What Does It Mean) by Colleen L. Reece in Front Matter
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